Watt
Watt
Book Brief
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Play • Fiction
Ireland • 1940s
1976
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Watt by Samuel Beckett follows a man named Watt as he arrives at the house of Mr. Knott to work as a servant. The narrative details Watt's experiences, thoughts, and observations in a world filled with absurdity and ambiguity, exploring themes of identity, language, and the human condition.
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
Melancholic
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Watt by Samuel Beckett is a challenging text that showcases his unique style and dark humor. The novel's intricate language and absurdity offer a deep exploration of existential themes, but its complexity and unconventional narrative can be disorienting. Readers may find its intellectual rigor rewarding, yet some may struggle with its abstract nature.
Who Should Read Watt?
A reader who enjoys Watt by Samuel Beckett likely appreciates absurdist and existential literature, similar to Kafka's The Metamorphosis or Camus' The Stranger. They have a taste for dark humor, intricate narrative structures, and philosophical themes exploring identity and the nonsensical nature of life.
3,715 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Watt was written during World War II while Samuel Beckett was hiding in France, working on it from 1941 to 1945.
The novel employs a unique narrative structure, often incorporating complex linguistic and mathematical puzzles, showcasing Beckett's fascination with the absurd.
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Before its first complete publication in 1953 by Olympia Press, fragments of Watt were published in literary journals, reflecting its experimental nature.
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Play • Fiction
Ireland • 1940s
1976
Adult
18+ years
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